Founder Kelvin Williams said in an interview Saturday that he knew the legislation is not yet law - and may be substantially changed or halted - but that he was so disgusted by the legislation that he decided to call the moving vans.

"It makes no sense. It's absolutely unnecessary. We are a startup and we are trying to get the best talent we can," said Williams, who is gay. "And I don't want to be in a state where it is hard to attract the best talent."

Williams' company, which started in April, has about 20 employees, including five in Georgia. He's giving them the option to stay here - but he's headed out.

"Before I plant my roots any further, we have decided to leave," he said. "And there's no reason why I think it won't pass. There's just not enough opposition."

House Bill 757 would enable faith-based organizations and individuals to opt out of serving couples — gay or straight — or following anti-discrimination requirements if they cite a sincerely held religious belief or moral conviction regarding marriage.

Religious conservatives have cheered the measure as a compromise that recognizes their faith-based objections to gay marriage. Many in Georgia’s business community, however, have expressed concerns over the bill and the potential harm it may cause if it causes groups to boycott the state. LGBT advocates said the bill legalizes discrimination.

Supporters, however, said those concerns were misplaced.

“It in no way interferes with our world-class tourism or business communities whatsoever,” Cagle said. “We are simply ensuring that no Georgian suffers at the hand of our government for their view on marriage.”